Taunton Race 5 - Charles Clark Memorial Handicap Hurdle
GASMANI (1) Was very impressive when winning by a margin of 5L last start in a hurdle at Taunton. Jockey Charlie Maggs and trainer David Dennis are a strong team. Will go well. NOBLE BLUE (5) Didn't finish in a hurdle at Taunton on Apr 9th. In a purple patch of form this preparation. Shows very good closing speed. Respect. SAGE GREEN (4) Ran 3rd last start in a chase at Wincanton and going up in trip. Has a nice turn of foot. Chance to break through and a could give a show. MCGREGORS CHARGE (7) Failed to finish in a chase at Taunton on Apr 9th but goes down in weight. Likely to be well placed early. One of the hopes.

Jockey: Charlie Maggs
Weight: 76.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Won with a leg in the air by 5L last start in a hurdle at Taunton. Charlie Maggs and David Dennis have a high strike rate together. Strong competitor.
Last Starts 14 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/5 | 09/04/2026 | - | CL5 | $8,854.00 | Taunton | 4807m | GOOD | Charlie Maggs | 73.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 5L | $9.50 |
| 9/9 | 20/12/2025 | - | GBB Race | $16,232.00 | Ascot | 4739m | GOOD | Thomas Bellamy | 70kg | - | - | 0 |
| 73L | $26.00 |
| 3/6 | 21/04/2025 | - | GBB Race | $7,673.00 | Chepstow | 4746m | GOOD | Richard Patrick | 73.5kg | - | 4-4-4-4-3-3-3-3 | 0 |
| 28.5L | $13.00 |
| 4/11 | 11/11/2024 | - | CL5 | $6,148.00 | Carlisle | 4021m | GOOD | Thomas Bellamy | 76.5kg | - | 2-2-1-2-1-3-4 | 0 |
| 3.3L | $12.00 |
| 4/8 | 18/10/2024 | - | GBB Race | $7,575.00 | Uttoxeter | 3171m | GOOD | Thomas Bellamy | 70kg | - | 2-2-2-2-2-3-4 | 0 |
| 6.75L | $16.00 |
| 4/9 | 11/05/2024 | - | GBB Race | $7,377.00 | Warwick | 3218m | GOOD | Thomas Bellamy | 72kg | - | - | 2 |
| 23L | $6.50 |
| 9/11 | 20/04/2024 | - | GBB Race | $0.00 | Ayr | 3218m | SOFT | Thomas Bellamy | 73kg | - | - | 1 |
| 29.5L | $34.00 |
| 1/8 | 16/03/2024 | - | GBB Race | $0.00 | Newcastle | 3392m | HEAVY | Richard Patrick | 71kg | - | - | 2 |
| 0.3L | $7.00 |
| 4/10 | 11/02/2024 | - | GBB Race | $0.00 | Exeter | 3365m | HEAVY | Thomas Bellamy | 73.5kg | - | - | 2 |
| 21L | $34.00 |

Jockey: Lorcan Williams
Weight: 75.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Didn't finish in a chase at Wetherby on Mar 27th. Potential to run into a place.
Last Starts 27 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 99/9 | 27/03/2026 | - | GBB Race | $8,854.00 | Wetherby | 4869m | GOOD | Edward Vaughan | 69.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 999L | $8.00 |
| 4/7 | 21/02/2026 | - | GBB Race | $9,837.00 | Chepstow | 3911m | SOFT | Conor Ofarrell | 74.5kg | - | 5-5-4-3-3-4-4 | 0 |
| 15.5L | $10.00 |
| 99/7 | 20/12/2025 | - | GBB Race | $9,837.00 | Hereford | 5069m | SOFT | James Davies | 76kg | - | - | 0 |
| 999L | $7.00 |
| 99/8 | 27/11/2025 | - | GBB Race | $13,084.00 | Taunton | 4629m | GOOD | Conor Ofarrell | 74.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 999L | $3.75 |
| 5/11 | 27/10/2025 | - | GBB Race | $11,805.00 | Bangor | 4089m | GOOD | Sean Bowen | 74kg | - | 8-6-6-9-9-5-5-5 | 0 |
| 17.25L | $6.50 |
| 7/12 | 24/09/2025 | - | CL4 | $9,837.00 | Perth | 4055m | GOOD | Sean Bowen | 76.5kg | - | 2-2-2-3-3-5-5-7 | 0 |
| 18.95L | $5.50 |
| 5/10 | 06/04/2025 | - | CL4 | $7,574.00 | Ffos Las | 4023m | GOOD | Alan Johns | 74.5kg | - | 4-8-8-8-7-5-5-5 | 0 |
| 7.75L | $4.33 |
| 1/4 | 27/03/2025 | - | CL4 | $8,854.00 | Warwick | 3218m | GOOD | Alan Johns | 73kg | - | 2-1-1-1-1-1-1 | 0 |
| 11L | $3.00 |
| 1/8 | 18/02/2025 | - | CL5 | $8,854.00 | Taunton | 3823m | GOOD | Alan Johns | 75.5kg | - | 1-1-1-2-1-1-1 | 0 |
| 7L | $3.50 |
| 5/10 | 09/12/2024 | - | CL4 | $7,574.00 | Lingfield | 3218m | SOFT | Alan Johns | 72kg | - | 7-7-4-7-6-5-5 | 0 |
| 12.7L | $10.00 |
| 2/6 | 09/11/2024 | - | GBB Race | $14,756.00 | Wincanton | 3063m | GOOD | Alan Johns | 70kg | - | 3-2-2-2-2-2-2 | 0 |
| 2.25L | $14.00 |
| 4/13 | 06/10/2024 | - | GBB Race | $7,575.00 | Uttoxeter | 3171m | GOOD | Alan Johns | 72kg | - | 4-4-4-3-3-4-4 | 0 |
| 11.45L | $91.00 |

Jockey: Stan Sheppard
Weight: 74kgs
Stats
Comments
Odds of $41.00 and lacklustre showing when 6th last time in a hurdle at Newton Abbot. Appears tested.
Last Starts 19 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/7 | 04/04/2026 | - | CL4 | $9,837.00 | Newton Abbot | 5326m | GOOD | Sean Houlihan | 72.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 34.35L | $41.00 |
| 99/6 | 26/12/2025 | - | GBB Race | $10,083.00 | Wincanton | 4055m | GOOD | H Hunt | 72.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 999L | $23.00 |
| 5/6 | 06/11/2025 | - | 3UP CL4 HCP HURDLE | $8,662.00 | Ludlow | 4274m | GOOD | Louis Burke | 74kg | - | - | 0 |
| 22.5L | $13.00 |
| 8/8 | 26/09/2025 | - | CL4 | $7,574.00 | Worcester | 4626m | GOOD | Adam Wedge | 72.5kg | - | 8-7-8-6-7-8-8-8 | 0 |
| 13.05L | $17.00 |
| 2/7 | 20/07/2025 | - | CL4 | $9,837.00 | Newton Abbot | 5326m | GOOD | Adam Wedge | 76.5kg | - | 6-6-5-5-5-3-4-2 | 0 |
| 3.25L | $8.00 |
| 4/7 | 25/05/2025 | - | CL4 | $7,574.00 | Fontwell | 4374m | GOOD | Adam Wedge | 76.5kg | - | 3-4-3-4-6-6-6-5 | 0 |
| 13.25L | $7.50 |
| 1/8 | 31/10/2024 | - | CL5 | $5,410.00 | Stratford | 3756m | GOOD | Adam Wedge | 70.5kg | - | 2-2-2-1-1-1-1 | 0 |
| 1.5L | $1.60 |
| 1/7 | 10/10/2024 | - | GBB Race | $6,394.00 | Exeter | 3722m | GOOD | Adam Wedge | 71kg | - | 2-1-1-1-1-1-1 | 0 |
| 15L | $3.50 |
| 2/6 | 30/08/2024 | - | CL4 | $7,574.00 | Fontwell | 4374m | GOOD | Adam Wedge | 71kg | - | 3-3-3-3-3-5-4-2 | 0 |
| 6L | $9.00 |
| 6/9 | 20/07/2024 | - | GBB Race | $7,377.00 | Cartmel | 4454m | GOOD | Adam Wedge | 70kg | - | 6-5-3-3-5-7-7-6 | 0 |
| 28.5L | $4.40 |
| 1/8 | 26/05/2024 | - | CL4 | $7,574.00 | Fontwell | 4374m | GOOD | Adam Wedge | 67.5kg | - | 2-2-2-1-1-1-1-1 | 0 |
| 21L | $7.50 |
| 8/10 | 29/02/2024 | - | CL4 | $0.00 | Taunton | 4807m | HEAVY | Stan Sheppard | 69.5kg | - | - | 9 |
| 87.25L | $8.50 |
| 4/8 | 31/01/2024 | - | CL4 | $0.00 | Exeter | 3722m | SOFT | Harry Kimber | 68kg | - | - | 8 |
| 13.85L | $7.50 |
| 99/11 | 12/12/2023 | - | CL5 | $0.00 | Wincanton | 4965m | HEAVY | Thomas Bellamy | 73kg | - | - | 0 |
| - | $7.00 |
| 3/7 | 19/11/2023 | - | CL5 | $0.00 | Fontwell | 3867m | HEAVY | T Mccain Mitche | 76kg | - | - | 1 |
| 5.25L | $1.95 |
| 3/18 | 24/10/2023 | - | CL5 | $0.00 | Exeter | 3723m | SOFT | T Mccain Mitche | 75.5kg | - | - | 3 |
| 7.5L | $19.00 |
| 3/9 | 30/03/2023 | - | 4 | $8,853.00 | Taunton | 3313m | HEAVY | Harry Kimber | 69.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 4L | $26.00 |
| 4/4 | 08/03/2023 | - | GBB Race | $8,853.00 | Fontwell | 4374m | SOFT | Thomas Bellamy | 70kg | - | - | 0 |
| 46.25L | $12.00 |
| 11/18 | 02/02/2023 | - | 5 | $3,934.00 | Wincanton | 3063m | GOOD TO SOFT | Thomas Bellamy | 71kg | - | - | 0 |
| 19.9L | $51.00 |
| 2/7 | 04/09/2022 | - | 5 | $4,721.00 | Fontwell | 3567m | GOOD | Thomas Bellamy | 70kg | - | - | 0 |
| 14L | $8.00 |

Jockey: James Best
Weight: 73.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Tidy run when 3rd last start in a chase at Wincanton and stepping up in distance. Could take this out.
Last Starts 31 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/3 | 23/03/2026 | - | GBB Race | $9,591.00 | Wincanton | 3153m | GOOD | James Best | 72kg | - | - | 0 |
| 7.75L | $1.73 |
| 99/4 | 05/03/2026 | - | GBB Race | $9,591.00 | Wincanton | 3153m | GOOD | Paddy Hanlon | 72.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 999L | $2.62 |
| 4/12 | 20/02/2026 | - | CL4 | $8,607.00 | Warwick | 3218m | SOFT | Paddy Hanlon | 75kg | - | 7-7-6-5-1-2-4 | 0 |
| 4L | $4.50 |
| 2/10 | 02/02/2026 | - | CL4 | $9,837.00 | Kempton | 3218m | GOOD | James Best | 71kg | - | 5-6-6-6-4-4-2 | 0 |
| 12L | $15.00 |
| 7/13 | 16/12/2025 | - | CL4 | $8,854.00 | Wincanton | 3063m | SOFT | James Best | 75kg | - | 8-9-8-4-7-7-7 | 0 |
| 26.75L | $9.00 |
| 5/15 | 14/11/2025 | - | GBB Race | $19,674.00 | Cheltenham | 3298m | SOFT | James Best | 71kg | - | 10-8-9-3-4-5-5 | 0 |
| 8.75L | $81.00 |
| 6/7 | 01/11/2025 | - | GBB Race | $16,232.00 | Ascot | 3879m | GOOD | Callum Pritchard | 75.5kg | - | 7-7-7-4-7-7-6 | 0 |
| 26.35L | $11.00 |
| 2/10 | 21/04/2025 | - | GBB Race | $7,673.00 | Chepstow | 3228m | GOOD | Callum Pritchard | 72kg | - | 10-7-4-4-4-3-2 | 0 |
| 2L | $5.00 |
| 1/11 | 09/03/2025 | - | GBB Race | $6,886.00 | Warwick | 3218m | GOOD | James Best | 72.5kg | - | 10-9-7-4-3-1-1 | 0 |
| 1.75L | $41.00 |
| 5/6 | 22/02/2025 | - | GBB Race | $4,427.00 | Chepstow | 3228m | SOFT | James Best | 73kg | - | 1-1-1-1-5-5-5 | 0 |
| 21.1L | $19.00 |

Jockey: Mr Joshua Newman
Weight: 73.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Didn't finish in a hurdle at Taunton on Apr 9th. Will be motoring home late. Putting up notable efforts this preparation. Good potential.
Last Starts 14 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 99/5 | 09/04/2026 | - | CL5 | $8,854.00 | Taunton | 4807m | GOOD | Joshua Newman | 71.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 999L | $2.10 |
| 2/11 | 17/03/2026 | - | CL4 | $11,311.00 | Exeter | 4349m | GOOD | Joshua Newman | 70kg | - | - | 0 |
| 3.75L | $4.50 |
| 2/7 | 20/02/2026 | - | CL5 | $8,854.00 | Exeter | 4349m | HEAVY | Harry Cobden | 76.5kg | - | 3-3-3-2-2-3-3-2 | 0 |
| 4L | $2.20 |
| 9/16 | 09/11/2024 | - | 4UP BEG CHASE | $13,000.00 | Gowran Park | 4023m | SOFT | R Deegan | 75.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 48L | $31.00 |
| 16/18 | 04/10/2024 | - | 80-109 | $11,001.00 | Gowran Park | 4059m | GOOD | C D Smithers | 69.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 54.25L | $14.00 |
| 7/10 | 25/04/2024 | - | Chase | $11,001.00 | Wexford | 3218m | GOOD | Sean Flanagan | 75.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 9.5L | $9.50 |
| 99/8 | 23/03/2024 | - | $0.00 | Navan | 3419m | HEAVY | Sean Flanagan | 71kg | - | - | 6 |
| 999L | $4.80 | |
| 5/10 | 17/02/2024 | - | $0.00 | Gowran Park | 4023m | HEAVY | C Stone Walsh | 64kg | - | - | 10 |
| 16.55L | $5.00 | |
| 3/10 | 06/01/2024 | - | $0.00 | Cork | 4023m | HEAVY | Sean Flanagan | 75.5kg | - | - | 5 |
| 5.25L | $3.25 | |
| 4/15 | 28/11/2023 | - | $0.00 | Tramore | 4316m | HEAVY | Sean Flanagan | 75.5kg | - | - | 5 |
| 14L | $2.45 | |
| 2/12 | 11/11/2023 | - | $0.00 | Gowran Park | 4023m | HEAVY | Sean Flanagan | 75.5kg | - | - | 5 |
| 6.5L | $14.00 | |
| 8/16 | 08/08/2023 | - | $0.00 | Roscommon | 3991m | SOFT | Sean Flanagan | 75.5kg | - | - | 8 |
| 20.3L | $13.00 | |
| 4/11 | 21/06/2023 | - | C & G | $0.00 | Wexford | 3356m | GOOD | James Osullivan | 71.5kg | - | - | 10 |
| 28.5L | $11.00 |
| 3/13 | 02/06/2023 | - | $0.00 | Down Royal | 4096m | GOOD | James Osullivan | 71.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 9.5L | $8.00 |

Jockey: Jack Tudor
Weight: 69kgs
Stats
Comments
Started $8.50 and ran 6th last run in a hurdle at Taunton but carrying less weight this time. Has very good finishing speed. Hard to see it being competitive today.
Last Starts 45 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/11 | 09/03/2026 | - | Conditional/Amateurs | $8,854.00 | Taunton | 3823m | GOOD | Rian Corcoran | 75kg | - | - | 0 |
| 18.75L | $8.50 |
| 6/9 | 24/02/2026 | - | CL5 | $6,984.00 | Southwell | 3311m | GOOD | Jack Dace | 62.5kg | - | - | 3 |
| 11.45L | $34.00 |
| 7/10 | 08/11/2024 | - | CL4 | $14,755.00 | Exeter | 3365m | GOOD | Thomas Bellamy | 66kg | - | 2-1-1-1-3-7-7 | 0 |
| 15.5L | $6.00 |
| 3/9 | 09/09/2024 | - | GBB Race | $8,951.00 | Newton Abbot | 3371m | SOFT | Jack Tudor | 73kg | - | 4-2-2-4-3-3-3 | 0 |
| 3.5L | $3.80 |
| 5/7 | 29/08/2024 | - | GBB Race | $10,329.00 | Ffos Las | 2403m | HEAVY | Sean Dylan Bowen | 59.5kg | - | 3-3-3-3-3-3-3-4 | 5 |
| 17.75L | $18.00 |
| 1/5 | 21/07/2024 | - | GBB Race | $8,950.00 | Newton Abbot | 3371m | GOOD | Jack Tudor | 70kg | - | 5-5-4-3-1-1-1 | 0 |
| 0.5L | $6.00 |
| 3/11 | 29/05/2024 | - | 3UP MDN | $12,499.00 | Tipperary | 2514m | SOFT | K G Kennedy | 56.5kg | - | - | 13 |
| 7.5L | $23.00 |
| 8/9 | 12/05/2024 | - | 3Y MDN | $15,000.00 | Leopardstown | 2414m | GOOD | Shane Foley | 61kg | - | - | 5 |
| 25.35L | $8.00 |

Jockey: Ben Godfrey
Weight: 64.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Didn't finish in a chase at Taunton but will benefit with the weight drop. Won't be far away during the run. Represents value.
Last Starts 14 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 99/7 | 09/04/2026 | - | CL5 | $11,116.00 | Taunton | 4629m | GOOD | Ben Godfrey | 71kg | - | - | 0 |
| 999L | $2.62 |
| 99/9 | 03/10/2025 | - | CL5 | $9,788.00 | Hexham | 4865m | GOOD | Ben Godfrey | 72kg | - | - | 0 |
| 999L | $5.00 |
| 2/7 | 19/09/2025 | - | CL5 | $9,837.00 | Newton Abbot | 5184m | GOOD | Ben Godfrey | 72.5kg | - | 1-2-2-3-2-2-2-2 | 0 |
| 6.5L | $6.50 |
| 3/9 | 06/09/2025 | - | CL5 | $9,000.00 | Stratford | 4539m | GOOD | Ben Godfrey | 70kg | - | 1-1-1-1-1-1-1-3 | 0 |
| 2.8L | $4.00 |
| 1/8 | 16/08/2025 | - | CL5 | $11,805.00 | Perth | 4791m | GOOD | Toby Wynne | 67.5kg | - | 1-1-1-1-1-1-1-1 | 0 |
| 7L | $4.50 |
| 4/10 | 16/07/2025 | - | CL5 | $6,049.00 | Uttoxeter | 5242m | GOOD | Ben Godfrey | 67.5kg | - | 3-2-3-3-1-1-1-4 | 0 |
| 6.95L | $6.00 |
| 2/14 | 25/06/2025 | - | CL5 | $6,049.00 | Worcester | 4626m | GOOD | Ben Godfrey | 67.5kg | - | 4-4-5-4-3-3-3-2 | 0 |
| 0.75L | $4.50 |
| 3/8 | 12/06/2025 | - | CL5 | $6,049.00 | Worcester | 4023m | GOOD | Ben Godfrey | 64.5kg | - | 1-1-1-1-1-3-3-3 | 0 |
| 13L | $2.00 |
| 2/7 | 05/06/2025 | - | CL5 | $6,049.00 | Ffos Las | 4788m | GOOD | Ben Godfrey | 66kg | - | - | 0 |
| 0.05L | $6.00 |
| 8/10 | 03/05/2025 | - | CL5 | $6,049.00 | Uttoxeter | 4837m | GOOD | Ben Godfrey | 66.5kg | - | 6-4-3-3-2-2-7-8 | 0 |
| 42.4L | $7.50 |
| 2/6 | 09/04/2025 | - | CL5 | $11,116.00 | Taunton | 4629m | GOOD | Ben Godfrey | 70.5kg | - | 1-1-1-1-1-1-2-2 | 0 |
| 2.75L | $13.00 |
| 10/10 | 16/04/2022 | - | 5 | $6,787.00 | Newton Abbot | 3371m | GOOD | James Best | 63.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 49.6L | $26.00 |
| 6/10 | 30/03/2022 | - | 4 | $7,727.00 | Wincanton | 4299m | GOOD | Peter Summers | 57kg | - | - | 0 |
| 20.6L | $126.00 |
| 0/10 | 14/03/2022 | - | 5 | $6,898.00 | Taunton | 3823m | SOFT | David Prichard | 59kg | - | - | 0 |
| - | $151.00 |
| 8/10 | 05/11/2021 | - | 4 | $8,777.00 | Warwick | 3218m | GOOD | Harriet Tucker | 62.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 52.35L | $201.00 |
| 6/10 | 18/07/2021 | - | 3 | $13,008.00 | Newton Abbot | 3371m | GOOD | David Noonan | 68.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 14.25L | $0.00 |
| 3/8 | 05/06/2021 | - | 4 | $7,302.00 | Hexham | 3262m | GOOD | Conor Ofarrell | 68.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 19.5L | $0.00 |